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Blue Mesa Reservoir is the largest body of water in Colorado, contained within the Curecanti National Recreation Area, which has been overseen by the National Park Service since 1965. The 29-mile reservoir is one of three reservoirs located within the recreation area, along with the Morrow Point and Crystal Reservoirs, and was constructed in the 1960s along the upper portion of the Gunnison River.
It is home to the United States' largest cokanee salmon fishery, making it one of the state's prime sites for public fishing. Two marinas are also offered, along with boat launches and a variety of hiking and horseback riding trails. Windsurfing and waterskiing are popular activities during the summer months, while ice fishing is popular during colder weather conditions. Traditional and group campgrounds are offered at the site, including boat-in campsites.
Address: Blue Mesa Reservoir, 102 Elk Creek, Gunnison, CO 81230, Phone: 970-641-2337 x205
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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